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A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-17 Fresco

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 September 1965 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1966 1952
Number produced 1545 units 10649 units
Average unit price $2 million $600K
Wing area 34.8 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 9.6 m
Height 4.9 m 3.8 m
Length 14.1 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1193 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 5,210 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 3,705 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II. At 19,050 kg MTOW, the A-7 Corsair II is 3.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 15 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1950 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-7 Corsair II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 14 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.